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Arab Golden Age
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15
History
9th Grade
05/10/2011

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Term
Name three architectural achievements of the Arab golden age
Definition
-Minarets (where faithful called to prayer)
-horseshoe arch
-Dome of the Rock
-Cordoba Mosque
-Alhambra Mosque
Term
Name three arts and crafts achievements of the Arab golden age
Definition
-calligraphy
-rugs
-Isafhan (mosque city)
Term
Who was Shah Abbas?
Definition
architect- Isafhan
Term
Who influenced Arabic art?
Definition
the chinese
Term
How did people keep noise out in the arab golden age?
Definition
wooden doors, tile floors, closing windows
Term
For each country, name what the Arabs traded for (MIX UP)
a. Sahara
b. China
c. Spain
Definition
a. slaves
b. silk/porcelain
c. Leather goods, olives, wine
Term
Define: Mujam al-Bulden
Definition
geographical dictionary
Term
Name three trading achievements of the arab golden age
Definition
-no trade barriers
-gold/silver
-receipts, letters of credit, checks
Term
Name three farming/industrial achievements of the Arab golden age
Definition
-Arabian horses (primary transportation)
-Metal working
-Damascene swords
-Botanical advancements
-crop rotation
-fertilizer
Term
describe literature of the Arab golden age
Definition
-Translations
-much influence from Koran
-laid foundations for enlightenment/renaissance
Term
Name three novels written in the Arab golden age
Definition
-Aladdin
-Ali Baba
-Arabian Nights
Term
Name three mathematical achievements of the Arab golden age
Definition
-developed algebra
-invented 0
-Arabic numerals
Term
Name two astronomy achievements of the Arab golden age
Definition
-atlases of night sky
-measured solar year
-helped Copernicus's theories
Term
Name three awesome medicine people of the Arab golden agw
Definition
-Al-Razi
-Al-hazen
-Ibn-Sina<----really super awesome
Term
Who in Arab society was respected, unlike other ancient cultures?
Definition
merchants
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